Exams IT Services Manager

British Council; Dadri; Vor Ort; INR 600.000 - 1.000.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The British Council in Noida, India is seeking an IT Specialist to manage global IT support for secure exam delivery and oversee test centres, venue technicians and IT vendors. The role requires ensuring compliance with standards, contractual requirements, and global policies.

You will lead IT support operations for exam delivery, provide technical expertise, troubleshooting, and platform support while coordinating with global and regional teams to drive continuous improvements in processes.

Qualifikationen

• Strong troubleshooting across hardware, software and network systems.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience managing IT projects or systems.
• Experience in customer service environments and risk management.

Aufgaben

• Lead IT support operations for global exam delivery.
• Provide technical expertise, training, troubleshooting and platform support.
• Manage IT vendors and test centre performance.
• Collaborate with global and regional stakeholders to drive improvements.

Kenntnisse

Troubleshooting

Customer service

IT project management

Risk & compliance

Exam delivery support

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Jobbeschreibung

We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. For 90 years we have shaped brighter futures through education, arts, culture, language, and creativity.

Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries.

We connect. We inspire.

Pay Band: 6 / G

Country/Location: Noida, India

Department: GSS English & Exams (IELTS Operations)

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract, 1 year

Closing Date: Tuesday, 10th November 2026 - 23:59 Malaysia Time (GMT +8)

Role Purpose

The role is responsible for managing global IT support for secure and reliable examination delivery, overseeing test centres, venue technicians, and IT vendors while ensuring compliance with British Council standards, contractual requirements, and global policies.

Role Accountabilities

The role is responsible for leading IT support operations for global exam delivery, providing technical expertise, training, troubleshooting, and platform support to ensure secure and reliable examinations. It involves managing IT vendors and test centre performance, resolving escalated issues, maintaining technical compliance, and collaborating with global and regional stakeholders to drive continuous improvements in exam delivery processes.

Role specific skills, knowledge and experience

The role requires strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, and network systems, along with proven customer service experience and a minimum of 2 years’ experience managing IT projects or systems. Experience in customer service environments, risk and compliance management, and supporting computer-based exam delivery would be advantageous.

Further Information

Language: Strong English proficiency is crucial for this role, requiring fluency in both written and spoken communication to effectively navigate British Council systems and international operations.

Education: Candidates should hold a degree from a recognised institution.

Locally recruited: Applications are welcomed from candidates currently in this location with a natural right to work. Relocation support is not provided.

Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card holders will need have, or be able to obtain, a valid special work permit issued from Government of India (GOI) to work in the British High Commission (BHC). BHC will not be able to sponsor work visas or obtain/ assist with the special work permit from GOI. Offers of employment made to OCI card holders will be conditional upon candidates obtaining a special work permit.

Note: For requisite special permission to take up employment in any foreign Diplomatic Missions in India, OCI Cardholder must visit https://ociservices.gov.in

Work Schedule: This is a 24/7 on-site role with rotating shifts, including night shifts. The position offers two days off per week, which may not always fall on weekends. Flexibility and adaptability to a continuous shift-based environment are essential. There is no hybrid work arrangement for this position and it requires working onsite five days a week.

A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community as we believe that a diverse workforce gives added depth to our work. The British Council is a Disability Confident Employer. The Disability Confident scheme helps challenge attitudes, increase understanding of disability and ensure staff are drawn from the widest possible pool of talent. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum role requirements. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.

Safeguarding Statement

The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with. We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989. Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.